PhD Position Magnetic Microscopy of Magnets and Superconductors with Spins in Diamond
Magnetic microscopy with spins in diamond - from magnets to superconductors.
Job description
Research in the van der Sar lab:
Our lab uses magnetic microscopy based on spins in diamond to study how spins and charges move through materials at the micro-to-nano-scale. To do so, we build our own state of the art microscopes that we constantly innovate to access new regimes.
Job description:
The project is part of a collaboration between the van der Sar lab at TU Delft and the TNO research institute. The goal is on the one hand to study superconductors and magnets using NV magnetometry and on the other hand to push NV-imaging towards imaging high magnetic fields. We aim at doing research at the cutting edge of science and technology, motivated by both curiosity and the potential for applications. We have a great team of PhD students and postdocs that will become your colleagues, and are part of the renowned Kavli Institute of Nanoscience Delft
Job requirements
The project revolves around NV centers in diamond, single-spin control, magnetization dynamics, single-photon microscopy, microwave engineering, cleanroom fabrication, and electronic characterization. Experience in these fields is highly desirable, though not strictly required. Most importantly, you should be highly enthusiastic, skilled and motivated to develop state-of-the-art NV microscopy.
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
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Faculty Applied Sciences
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.
about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact Prof.dr.ir. Toeno van der Sar, via
[email protected].
Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 21 Septemeber 2026 upload the following documents (without these documents your application will not be considered):
Detailed CV.
Motivational letter, including (1) a brief personal introduction, (2) an explanation of how your previous studies and experience have prepared you for this position, and (3) why you are interested in this position and our lab. The maximum length is one page.
Copies of your BSc and MSc degrees and transcripts.
You can address your application to Prof.dr.ir. Toeno van der Sar.
Doing a PhD at TU Delft requires English proficiency at a certain level to ensure that the candidate is able to communicate and interact well, participate in English-taught Doctoral Education courses, and write scientific articles and a final thesis. For more details please check the Graduate Schools Admission Requirements.
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Faculty/Department: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Salary range: €3204 - €4051
Submission is possible until: 21 Sep 2026
